Flower Power Garden Hour - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I first found Marlene on Good Day weekend and I love this podcast. We live in Quincy but she still has lots of great advice and she’s getting me back into my houseplants.
Thanks to Marlene I just ordered six miniature african violets and bought a lipstick plant.
We have a big vegetable garden and love all of her todos. I also love the back and forth with Marlene and her husband, Joe.
Great podcast. I’m sick of politics:)

There has never been a podcast I have ever had the desire to listen to twice, not even my all time favorite crime podcast. 😆 This podcast upped my garden game and now I am re listening to old episodes and taking notes.

Things I learned about
Bugs-they aren’t all bad- except for aphids. Those guys are terrible
Water-plants need it, but I need to save it
Compost
My orchids don’t actually hate me, they just need cooler temps to bloom.
A lot of succulents need seasons
Being greener
And sometimes things just don’t work out…like the time I got an 8 foot tomato plant that gave me 1 whole tomato…..oops. Now I know why that happened and it hasn’t happened since, in fact, it’s November and I’m finally seeing my little 3 foot tomato plant slowing down. I’m really sick of tomatoes right now but I’m thankful this podcast taught me what I was doing wrong so I didn’t cry about a giant plant giving me one single tomato….again.

I also enjoy hearing updates about the cats and whatever other adventures. The banter on the Q&As is amusing. Also, Steven ray morris follows her on IG so, by the rules of social media, that means she is legit.

I am so lucky to have three of the best garden podcasters right in my backyard with the same soil and climate. Flower Power in particular does a wonderful job of making gardening advice understandable to the lay person. Led by a senior member of the UC Davis horticultural staff and her handyman husband, the show makes you laugh while guiding your through the seasonal changes.

Thank you!

David in Antioch

I really love this podcast. My favorite episodes are the monthly to do lists. Super helpful. I also love the banter between you two. Thank you for the great information!